Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when the travelers arrived in Jerusalem, the church, along with the apostles and elders, welcomed them and listened to the amazing stories of what God had done through them. This shows how everyone was excited to hear about God's work and share in the joy together.

Acts 15:4: And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and [of] the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse commands making disciples of all nations, which contrasts with the selective reception of believers in Acts 15:4.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

This verse highlights the opposition to differing teachings, contrasting with the acceptance of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:4.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

This verse calls for unity with no divisions, which contradicts the disputes surrounding the reception in Acts 15:4.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse states there is no partiality with God, contrasting with the selective acknowledgment of Acts 15:4.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
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